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=='''Tools to Independence: A Series of Town Hall Meetings'''==
=='''We want to Hear from You!'''==


Each state has both an Independent Living program and an Assistive Technology Act Program.  In the grand scheme of government funding, each program is "small potatoes," but in the day to day world of people with disabilities, lives are transformed and communities are improved because of programs like disABILITY LINK, Walton Options for Independent Living, Disability Connections, and Tools for Life, Georgia's Assistive Technology Act Program.
Each state has both an Independent Living program and an Assistive Technology Act Program.  In the grand scheme of government funding, each program is "small potatoes," but in the day to day world of people with disabilities, lives are transformed and communities are improved because of programs like disABILITY LINK, Walton Options for Independent Living, Disability Connections, and Tools for Life, Georgia's Assistive Technology Act Program.


<center>Let Your Voice Be Heard!</center>
<center>'''Let Your Voice Be Heard!'''</center>


<center>[[Image:Augusta Listening Tour Participants 2012|thumb|center|450px|Augusta Listening Tour Participants 2012]]</center>
<center>[[Image:Augusta Listening Tour Participants 2012|thumb|center|450px|Augusta Listening Tour Participants 2012[[File:Example.jpg]]]]</center>




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Disability Connections - 170 College St., Macon, GA 31201'''
Disability Connections - 170 College St., Macon, GA 31201'''
Lunch will be provided
Lunch will be provided
Click here to register online for the Macon Town Hall
Click [here] to register online for the Macon Town Hall


'''Please help us spread the word by sharing this announcement!'''
'''Please help us spread the word by sharing this announcement!'''
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For more information contact Liz Persaud at Liz@gatfl.org
For more information contact Liz Persaud at Liz@gatfl.org


===Locations have hosted successful Town Hall Meetings===
===Locations of our previous successful Town Hall Meetings===


'''Cobb County and surrounding areas:'''
'''Cobb County and surrounding areas:'''

Revision as of 10:23, 29 August 2012

We want to Hear from You!

Each state has both an Independent Living program and an Assistive Technology Act Program. In the grand scheme of government funding, each program is "small potatoes," but in the day to day world of people with disabilities, lives are transformed and communities are improved because of programs like disABILITY LINK, Walton Options for Independent Living, Disability Connections, and Tools for Life, Georgia's Assistive Technology Act Program.

Let Your Voice Be Heard!
File:Augusta Listening Tour Participants 2012
Augusta Listening Tour Participants 2012File:Example.jpg


This year, these programs are joining forces to learn from you about what is working well and what else needs to be done. Please come prepared to think about the future and to be a part of making that future a reality!

Be sure to register for the event in your area so we can provide enough food and so you are able to fully participate!

Macon and surrounding areas: Thursday, September 13, 2012 - 10:00AM to 2:00PM Disability Connections - 170 College St., Macon, GA 31201 Lunch will be provided Click [here] to register online for the Macon Town Hall

Please help us spread the word by sharing this announcement!

For more information contact Liz Persaud at Liz@gatfl.org

Locations of our previous successful Town Hall Meetings

Cobb County and surrounding areas: Friday, August 10, 2012 - 10:00AM to 2:00PM KSU Continuing Education Center - Room 300, 1000 Chastain Rd. #3301, Kennesaw, GA 30144

Augusta and surrounding areas: Wednesday, August 15, 2012 - 9:00AM to 11:30AM Kroc Community Center - 1833 Broad St., Augusta, GA 30904